La Liga outfit Real Sociedad have on Sunday announced a personnel blow in the club’s first-team ranks.
This comes amid confirmation that Igor Zubeldia is set for an incoming spell on the sidelines.
Defender Zubeldia for his part featured from the off on Friday, as Real Sociedad made the trip to Villarreal for a La Liga clash.
En route to an eventual 3-1 defeat, however, the 28-year-old was forced into a premature departure from proceedings, owing to a fitness complaint.
Zubeldia, in turn, was put through a round of medical scans and tests back in San Sebastian.
And as alluded to above, on Sunday, the results of as much have been revealed.
As per a statement across Real Sociedad’s website and social media platforms:
‘Igor Zubeldia experienced discomfort in the back of his left thigh during last Friday’s Villarreal CF – Real Sociedad match. Tests carried out by Real Sociedad’s medical staff confirmed a left hamstring injury.
‘He has begun physiotherapy treatment. His return to normal activity will be gradual and will depend on the characteristics of the injury and its progress.’
Conor Laird – GSFN
